Composition of matter



l atented Dec. 7, 1926. i V

UNITED STATES PATET QFFEQE.

JAMES F. WHITE, OFWESTFIELD, TEXAS, ASSIGNOB OF ONE-HALF T9 H. JYLHOBBS, OF WESTFIELD, TEXAS,

COMPOSITION OF MATTER.

No Drawing.

This invention relates'to a new and useful composition of matter.

One object of my invention is to produce a mouth Wash composed of ingredients combined in a novel manner.

Another object of the invention resides in the production of 'a novel composition of ingredient-s Which may be readily obtained and combined so as to produce a cheap, effective and easily obtainable oral applica tion. a

My composition consists of honey, alum, borax, and extract of the fern Poly podium polg podz'oides.

In preparing the composition I prefer to use the ingredients in'about the following proportions, viz: One third of one per cent pure'l10ney,O11e sixth of one per cent of alum, one-twelfth of one per cent of borax, and ninety-nine and five-twelths per cent of the extract of the fern Polypodz'um polypocl'ioz'des.

These ingredients are mixed so as to form a liquid mixture and are to be used as a mouth Wash. In use, about one tablespoonful is sufi'icient for each treatment, and should be held in the mouth about five min- Application filed September 15, 1923. Serial No. 662,981.

utes so as to reach all of the affected parts. The remedy should be applied preferably about twice daily.

Thehoney acts as a stimulant and stimulates the circulation through the affected parts; alum is an antiseptic and astringent and has certain healing properties; the borax is a mild antiseptic and When mixed. with the alum modifies the same so that it Will not be too severe, While the Polypodimn polypodz'oz'des is a very effective germicide. All these ingredients act together to stimulate and heal the affected parts and act as 40 an effective antiseptic.

What I claim is:

'1; A mouth Wash formed by mixing honey, alum, borax and an extract of the fern Polypoclz'mn polg podioides.

2. A mouth Wash consisting of approximately of one per cent of pure honey, of one per cent of alum, of one per cent of borax and 9 {'5 per cent of the extract of the fern Pvlg podz'mn polyyyodz'odes.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification.

JAMES F. YVHITE. 

